QUIETING Synonyms: 115 Similar and Opposite Words

quieting 1 of 2

adjective

as in relaxing

tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress a nice quieting cup of tea after a hard day at work

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quieting

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verb

present participle of quiet

as in cooling

to become still and orderly the museum docent told the rowdy youngsters to quiet down for the tour

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as in calming

to free from distress or disturbance quiet a crying toddler with candy

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as in shushing

to stop the noise or speech of the nanny could quiet unruly children with just a look

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Recent Examples of quieting

Verb

Seattle comforts you with its natural beauty, quieting your mind and heightening your senses. — Giovanna Caravetta, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026 Five minutes later, Messi gave Miami the lead, curling his shot in tight space past three defenders, quieting the sellout crowd at Subaru Park. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026 Performed beneath a continuous gentle rain of warm seawater, this experience combines mineral-rich marine exposure and thermal comfort soothing aching muscles along the way and quieting the mind. — Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026 However, the Rams’ acquisition of Garrett puts a team that was firmly a Super Bowl favorite back in the conversation for a 2026 Super Bowl run, quieting the doubters who rose after the 2026 NFL Draft. — Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026 The company says the device supports sleep by lowering cortisol within minutes, slowing the heart, quieting racing thoughts and shifting users into parasympathetic mode. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026 Search revenue grew 17% year-over-year in the fourth quarter of 2025, quieting concerns over AI’s cannibalizing Google’s core business, and the company crossed $400 billion in annual revenue for the first time. — Andrew R. Chow, Time, 6 May 2026 The alarms go off, the two get locked in the entry hall, and as Emma panics, Charlie rushes over to kiss her, quieting her fear. — Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026 Clay Holmes threw 5 2/3 innings, Devin Williams recorded his first save in a Mets uniform, and the Mets limited the Cards to only five hits throughout the entire game, quieting the bats that made a lot of noise in their season-opening series. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for quieting

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Diamond Art Diamond art has gained popularity in the crafting community recently for its relaxing, repetitive tasks and professional-looking results.

— Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026
That same reporting frames baking as a relaxing alternative to scrolling through social media, a task that demands presence in a way a phone does not.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of relaxing

Verb

For many years after theorists had first looked at this problem, this sort of temperature wasn’t an option—cooling atoms down to such temperatures only became possible in the late 1990s.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
The suits say continuous noise from data centers’ cooling systems and power generators is substantially interfering with local neighbors’ use and enjoyment of their property — a legal standard for proving a private nuisance.

— Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of cooling

Verb

The fast-absorbing, fragrance-free formula melts in instantly—offering calming relief without any trace of greasiness or weight.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026
Lavender is thought to have calming and soothing properties, which could reduce stress and, as a result, limit headaches.

— Lauren Manaker MS, HEALTH, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of calming

Verb

Trae Young won Madison Square Garden’s undying enmity in the 2021 playoffs for the Atlanta Hawks, punctuating game-breaking shots by shushing the crowd or bowing to the fans and waving goodbye.

— Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Wine country with kids in tow doesn’t have to mean a stressful afternoon of shushing and screen time.

— Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026

Definition of shushing

Adjective

The room was modern-rustic, with cedar-plank walls, limestone floors, hunks of Utah rock crystals, and a private back terrace with an outdoor swing overlooking a brook that provides a soothing nocturnal soundtrack.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
The formula packs green tea extract for soothing and antioxidant-rich rosehip oil for skin brightening.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of soothing

Verb

Nelson remembers hushing her foster children back to sleep that night and calling 911, anxious for an end to those sleepless nights.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
If you’re used to traditional decluttering strategies that focus on sorting and purging, house hushing might feel strange.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026

Definition of hushing

Verb

Parsons went on to self-release multiple full-length soundtrack albums of ominous sci-fi pads, glitchy electronics, and lulling melodies before A24 announced the release of a feature-length film.

— Harry Thorfinn-George, Pitchfork, 11 June 2026
The project was about permeating the masses, gradually lulling them with propaganda.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026